Christian Choir to Sing ‘Lupang Hinirang’ for Pacquiao Vs Algieri Fight

Resting the star factor in choosing the singer of the Philippine national anthem for his fight with Chris Algieri, boxing icon Manny Pacquiao chooses Christian choir from various churches in General Santos City to sing the ‘Lupang Hinirang’ this Sunday, GMA News Online reported.

“Nagpa-practice kasi kami nung Pambansang Awit nang dumating si Manny. Tapos nag-jo-joke kami na kami ang kakanta sa laban ni Pacquiao,” said Pastor Jess Bacuña, who will be leading the choir on Sunday, according to a report on GMA’s Balitanghali.

Report said that despite the attention and public scrutiny that comes with the task of singing the national anthem, the pastor said the choir members are not nervous about their performance.

“Ang feeling po namin ay hindi kaba kundi excitement,” He said they feel excited than nervous with this Sunday’s affair.

Artists who have sang the national anthem in Pacquiao fights include big names in the music industry such as Jessica Sanchez, Charice, Arnel Pineda, Martin Nievera, Kyla, Lani Misalucha, Sarah Geronimo, and Regine Velasquez, GMA News Online reported.